"Dub vaults: The South African Connection. Part II"

Artist: Various

Album: Dub vaults: The South African Connection. Part II
Genre: Dub/broken beat

This is one album I looked forward to since Part 1 was released a while ago. Like in the movies, sequels are usually a pain in the butt (ear in this case) to do as there’s already a hype, legacy, a standard to follow and exceed expectations while at it. With Rui from the 340ml fame being the compiler it was bound to be quite interesting. If you are a fan of big dub riddims from LKJ (Linton Kwesi Johnson), Lee Perry, King Tubby, Burning Spear, Midnite, Abyssinians then this disc is one for the serious kollektahz!. It boasts some of the gifted artists that our beloved South Africa can offer and had at least 10 previously unreleased tracks.

From listening big tunes like Morafe’s “Pon di road” to the ever impressive lyrical genius and prowess of Levi Pon di Mic, to Richard Tha IIIrd, I found myself in deep in the land of wicked drums and bass, reverb effects, thrown-in snatches of lyrical content. Thanks to the creative efforts from Veli Shabangu, Ben Amato, DubMasta China, Zaki Ibrahim, Mr. Mo, Sub-Saharan Dub Committee, etc, this compilation does confirm that we are a country of quality, the sooner we learn that, the sooner we earn for that! I bet you the live performances of the above mentioned artists should rock ones boat. Mo Faya unto dem Dub Selectahz!

Final Word: ‘Nuff to play it twice!
Rating: 3/5

By: BlackModz